Anthony Springman
May 14, 2014
Anthony "Tony" Springman, age 94, of Valparaiso passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at his home. He was born December 20, 1919 in Hobart, Indiana to the late Tony and Matilda (Nee Schmidt) Springman. On October 5, 1942 Tony married Frances (nee Potts) Springman in Hobart, Indiana. Tony is survived by his wife, Frances Springman; three sons, Ralph (Sandy)...
Mark Jay Varlan
May 13, 2014
Mark Jay Varlan, age 50 of Crown Point/LOFS passed away Tuesday May 13, 2014. He was born on May 29, 1963 in Hammond, IN. Mark worked at Precison Wall Systems as a Glazier. He was a member of the Local 1165. Mark enjoyed woodworking, attending the Indianapolis 500 every year, restoring his Jeep, building and tinkering with things, and he...
Dencil R. Knapp
May 13, 2014
Dencil R Knapp, age 86, of Valparaiso passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Dencil was born January 22, 1928 in Glenwood, West Virginia. Dencil was a retired Supervisor for EJ&E Railroad. He proudly served the United States Army and loved the outdoors. Dencil is survived by his two sons, Dale (JoAnne) Knapp of Valparaiso, Dexter (Alice Jean) Knapp of Valparaiso;...
Don Vezeau
May 12, 2014
DONALD W. VEZEAU, age 56, of Lake Station, passed away May 12, 2014 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 3, 1957 to Donald R. and Claudia Vezeau. He married Sheila Ostrowski on April 4, 1987. Don enjoyed playing horseshoes, fishing, family and having fun. He took pride in his work as a carpenter and helped...
Jerry W. Hume
May 11, 2014
Jerry W. Hume, age 78, of Portage passed away Sunday May 11, 2014 at Miller's Merry Manor in Portage. He was born August 25, 1935 in Allerton, IA to the late Dallas Merlin and Deloris Clara (Heilman) Hume. Jerry was a Mechanical Engineer who retired from the Budd Company retiring in 1982. Jerry is survived by two sons Michael (Bonnie)...
Ruth M. Lint
May 10, 2014
RUTH MARIE LINT, age 77, of Lake Station, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Saint Mary Medical Center. She was an area resident for over 55 years, coming from Ohio. Ruth was formerly a member of Southlake Church of God and currently belonged to Central Avenue Church of God. She was married on May 10, 1957 to James Lint....
Susan E. George
May 10, 2014
SUSAN E. GEORGE (nee MARDIS), age 59, of Michigan City, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014. Sue was born on November 14, 1954 in Middletown, Ohio. She had been a lifetime area resident and worked as a waitress. Sue will be remembered as a loving sister, aunt and friend. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Martha...
Phyllis Ann Redigonda-Pugh
May 9, 2014
Phyllis Ann Pugh, age 60, of Hobart passed away Friday 5/9/2014 in her home. Phyllis was born July 19, 1953 in Gary, Indiana to the late Marie Redigonda. Phyllis was a homemaker and former employee of US Steel, Miller's Merry Manor, Burrell Photos, and Walmart. Phyllis will be greatly missed by her husband and many dear friends. Phyllis enjoyed her...
Gonzalo B. Salazar
May 9, 2014
Gonzalo Salazar, age 86, of Portage, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 9, 2014. He was born March 5, 1928 in Puerto Rico. Gonzalo attended Nativity of our Savior Catholic Church in Portage. He retired from Inland Steel in 1988 where he worked in the 12" Bar Mill. Gonzalo is survived by his sons, Fred (Migdalia) Salazar and...
Jerome Barkowski
May 8, 2014
Jerome "Jerry" Barkowski, age 75, of Portage, passed away Thursday, May 8 2014. He was born on October 24, 1938 in Indiana Harbor to Clement and Antoinette (nee Horabik) Barkowski. He was a retired Mechanical Repair Tech at Midwest Steel. He was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Church in Portage and a member of the Knights of Columbus...
Dennis W. Smith
May 7, 2014
Dennis W. Smith, age 72 of Hobart passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He was born in Gary, Indiana on July 1, 1941 to the late James and Kathryn Smith. He was a longtime Hobart resident and was formerly of Gary. Dennis was a 1959 graduate of Hobart High School. He also graduated from the American Academy of Art in...
Josephine Hill
May 7, 2014
Josephine F. Hill (nee Boyd) age 91 of Hobart passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. She was born on April 9, 1923 in Kentucky to the late Henry and Nancy Lou Boyd. She was a longtime Hobart resident. She was a member of the Hobart Church of Christ and the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary of Crown Point, Chapter 80. Josephine...
William E. Martin
May 7, 2014
William E. Martin, age 87 of Lake Station passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He was born on November 20, 1926 to the late Glenn and Ruth Martin. He was a lifetime Lake Station resident and retired from Republic Steel where he had worked as a Crane man. William served his country in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed the outdoors...
Francis "Franco" Angeles Santarromana
May 6, 2014
Francis "Franco" Angeles Santarromana, age 57, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014. He was born October 4,1956 in Mandaluyong City, Phillipines to Valentin and Erlinda Santarromana. He worked as a general foreman for Morrison Construction. Francis was an avid Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan. He is survived by his mother, Erlinda Yaeger; loving wife, Michelle Santarromana; children,...
Brittany Annmarie Sutton
May 6, 2014
Brittany Annmarie Sutton, age 22, of Lake Station, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014. She was born January 24, 1992 to Patricia Lugo. Brittany was a free spirit who loved reading, computers, and guitars. She was an especially talented artist. She will be sorely missed by those who loved her. Brittany is survived by her mother, Patricia (Jimmy Mulcahey) Lugo;...
Donald H. Cary
May 6, 2014
Donald H. Cary, age 93 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at his home. He was born on February 22, 1921 in Logan, West Virginia to the late Easter Brooke and Lona Cary. He served his country in the U.S. Navy in WWII. Donald retired from Mundell School in Hobart where he had worked as a Janitor for...
Tony Charette
May 5, 2014
Tony Charette, age 90 of Hobart passed away peacefully on May 5, 2014. He was born on November 10, 1923 to the late Peter and Facunda Gomez. He was a proud and determined veteran, who served in the Navy during World War II at the Pacific Theater. Tony retired from Ford Motor company where he had worked as a...
Morgan "Moe" J. Solomon
May 3, 2014
Morgan J. Solomon "Moe", age 49, of Portage passed away suddenly on Saturday May 3, 2014 at his home. Morgan was born August 5, 1964 in Gary, Indiana to the late Morgan A. and Eleanor A. (Krisko) Solomon. Morgan was an employee of the Portage Meijer Store. Morgan is a member of St. Michael Byzantine Church.  He was a...
Rhonda Renee Clark
May 1, 2014
RHONDA RENEE CLARK, age 42, of Chesterton, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014. Rhonda was born on September 29, 1971 in Gary, IN to Damian A. and Herma Franchville. She was a lifetime area resident. Rhonda married Jimmy Wayne Clark, Jr. on June 9, 1991 at Deep River County Park in Hobart. She was a member of the Calumet...
Lynn Edward Evans
Apr 30, 2014
Lynn Edward Evans, age 84 of Portage passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014. He was born on August 13, 1929 to the late Harvey and Agnes (nee Fehrenbacher) Evans in Gary Indiana. He graduated from St Joseph High School in 1947. On September 16, 1950, Lynn married the love of his life Violet Poldrugach in Gary, Indiana. He was...
